1.3 million dollars!
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Volume 38, No. 2 February 2012
1.3 Million Dollars!
Page 2 WINGS February 2012
INDEX
PRESIDENTS REPORT ……………...……..…....3
MINUTES MEETING…………………………....... 3
1.3 MILLION DOLLAR HEALEY!..........................4
LEMANS 1955-FAMOUS CRASH……………......5
RENDEZVOUS 2012…………………..…...……...6
APT - GOLD SPONSOR AT RENDEZVOUS…..8
SERVICE SHOP - BOGUS HERITAGE CERT….9
SERVICE SHOP - HEALEY SPARK PLUGS……9
ABFM - 2012……………………………………….12
LAWS OF... & MEMORY TEST…………..…..…13
CLASSIFIED ADS - PARTS…..…..15
CLASSIFIED ADS - CARS….….…17
SPRING THAW………………………………..…..18
2011 LIST OF EVENTS…………………………..19
NOTICES AND UPCOMING EVENTS...……….20
NEXT MEETING………………………….….…...15
MEETINGS: The Austin-Healey Owners Association of B.C. meets once a month. The location varies and is often combined with an event.
See the Events Section of our web site www.healeys.ca for exact location for each month.
"To promote the preservation and enjoyment of
Austin-Healeys in the manner for which they were
intended"
Cover:
Probably THE Most Expensive Healey ever!
Austin-Healey Owners’ Association of
British Columbia
#602 - 1641 Lonsdale Ave.
North Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V7M 2J5
www.healeys.ca
COMPETITION
Ivan Lessner ....………..604 538 2713 [email protected]
REGALIA
Adrian Percival ……......604 857 8857
WINGS EDITOR Brian Drab ..…………....604 940 8676
LIBRARIAN
Lawrence Robertson… 604 987 9190
WEBMASTERS Brian Drab…. ……..........604 940 8676 [email protected]
Chris Drab……………….604 952 4640 [email protected]
Vol. 38 No. 2 February2012
WINGS is the official publication of the Austin-Healey Owners Association of British Columbia, which is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Societies Act of B.C. It is published on a monthly basis and is distributed at no charge to all members of the AHOABC.
Membership Categories:
Membership………………………... $25 per year One category only… due by April 1st of each year Early payment will be rewarded with Nells Cup points
Editorial Contributions
Contributions to WINGS are welcomed and encouraged. Members (and, in fact Healey enthusiasts everywhere) are urged to share their knowledge and experience with WINGS readers. We would appreciate technical articles, reports on Healey events and activities, humorous items (including cartoons), and letters to the editor. ! Advertising Rates and policies are available upon request. Support by advertisers is greatly appreciated. Classifieds . A club member may advertise parts or a car for sale in Wings as well as on the website. Parts and cars wanted ads are also accepted. eMail a copy of the ad, with pictures if desired, to [email protected]
Application Form: www.healeys.ca (in - “about us”)
The content of the articles in this publication are not the
opinion of the editor, executive or members of the AHOABC
PRESIDENT
Sarah Sanderson-Wilson..604 461 8246
VICE PRESIDENT
Rick Regan………………604 807 4019 [email protected]
SECRETARY
Michele Karatnyk…..….,604 228 0037 [email protected]
TREASURER
Lawrence Robertson ..,,. 604 987 9190 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP Kathy Welch……...….. 604 987 9190
EVENTS & INTER CLUB Andy Jones …...…… 604 228 0037 [email protected]
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE MINUTES OF THE
January MEETING
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Cont’d next page
I think I heard my Healey
Quietly snoring!
We had a well-attended meeting at
Marinaside Grill on January 11. It
was a productive meeting, and at the
end we had an informal discussion
about the merits of modifying the
club's constitution so that owners of
vehicles that have "Healey" in their name be admissi-
ble to the club. That would mean that owners of
Healeys prior to the Austin-Healey, the various Sprites,
a Nash-Healey and a Jenson-Healey, would be wel-
come in the club. We took an informal vote to find out
what the attending members thought, and everyone
seemed to be in favour of this move. Given the impact
of Donald Healey on the development of the automo-
bile, this change seems to be entirely appropriate.
The months seem to be flying by, which means that
June 25th, and Rendezvous 2012 will be upon us be-
fore we know it. Keep in mind that the discount rates at
the Tigh Na Mara Resort are only good prior to May
15, and if you are going to be involved in the con-
course, your forms need to be in by May 1st, 2012.
The sooner you book, the better the room. Just follow
the http://www.healeyrendezvous.com/index.html link
to find out more.
Our next meeting will be at 7:00pm on February 8th at
the Marinaside Grill. I hope to see you there. Again, if
you have any suggestions or ideas as far as additional
club activities, please let me know.
Sarah
It’s That time again!
It is now 2012 and that means club dues are once again.
The membership has agreed to keeping the dues at $25
again for 2012. And now it couldn’t be easier! Give
Lawrence a phone call at 604 987 9190 or send him an
email at :
[email protected] with your Visa number and he can take care of it immediately.
AHOABC Monthly Meeting Wednesday Jan 11/12
Chairing: -Sarah Sanderson
Attendance & Introductions - 16
Approval of Nov Minutes: - Published and approved
New Members in Attendance: - 0
Treasurer: - Lawrence Robertson
Bank $ TBD; year end report will be completed once the Dec bank statement arrives GIC $0; cashed to fund Ren-dezvous but we are also in-taking revenue w/ Rendez-vous registrations Sarah and Rick to coordinate with Lawrence as the Bank is insisting they have to register as club officers
Membership: Kathy Welch memberships/households renewed for 2012
Newsletter: - Brian Drab Highly likely there will not be a March issue due to Brian’s pending holiday
Webmaster: - Brian Drab
Working on resolving an interface glitch between servers which is not allowing people to using In- ternet Explorer to order regalia. Chrome and Firefox are functioning properly Sarah will email Brian re some duplicated infor
mation she found on the website
Regalia: - Adrian Percival
We have new t-shirts; jackets and more caps
All are on the website and the Rendezvous regis tration form
Events: - Andy Jones
All British Field Meet following by annual BBQ: May 19 Van Dusen Gardens;
BBQ @ Mike Long’s after ABFM
Vancouver Whistler Run: May 20
Percival Backyard Show & Shine w/ Italian and Aston Clubs: May 26 or 27
2012 Rendezvous: June 25-29
Tigh Na Mara, Parksville Vancouver Island
Registration available now; $125 or $145/night
2012 NW Meet: Oct 4-6 Oregon Gardens, Sil-verton OR ( app 30 miles SE of Portland)Registration available now; $109 or $160/night includes breakfast
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Unofficial Club Runs: - Michael De Wilde
n/a
Competition: - Ivan Lessner
n/a
2012 Rendezvous Parksville: - Don Manning & Brian Drab
Committee meeting on Jan 18 w/ objective to finalize the agenda.
15 registrants to date of which 2 are from Australia; aiming for 125-150 = 300 people which is less than Whistler but more than Nelson
Our preferred room rate of $145/night expires on May 15 reverting to the regular rate of $277/night
` 2nd
scheduled payment to Tigh Na Mara is complete Chris Poole has worked out 2 day tour options for
consideration: Cathedral Grove to Port Alberni to RACF
aircraft museum; museum houses the a Spitfire which is being rebuilt
Coombs to Comox; goats on the roof and the butterfly reserve are both in Coombs
Michael De Wilde secured a $1,000 sponsorship from an Australian tour company; the meets Facebook page acknowledged this
Need volunteer(s) to organize/amalgamate the regis-tration handouts (= the bags w/ info in them)
The following are secured and/or in the works.
1. Doug Jinkerson is donating a painting 2, John Elliott is donating a case of Petro-Can lube
oil 3. Mike Long is donating a set of black 1956 Cali
fornia license plates and a 1956 BC plate 4. Rick Regan is donating 4 digitized 16x20 enl-
argements of old Healey advertisements 5. Get 2-3 of the 1996 Silverstar posters signed
by Margo Healey out of storage 6. Adrian Percival to check if we still have a 1986
Whistler poster signed by Donald Healey
7. Adrian Percival is donating a Union Jack blank 8. Karen Percival is investigating soft sided travel
bags w/ Healey on them 9. Idea: can we get Steve Pike to sign a photo of
the Streamliner?
President: - Sarah Sanderson Does the constitution need to be revised to
cover off all Healey types as it currently just says “Big Healey’s”?
Brian will review the doc and prepare an amendment for presentation and club com-mentary
Need a drive/picnic idea for 2012; discussed MacDonald Beach; Crescent Beach; Squamish Train Museum and Whistler
VP: - Rick Regan
Received a couple of comments from people who want to attend Rendezvous but can’t take off week-days and want future West Coast meets to encom-pass a weekend
Discussed but consensus is the meet is M-F so that it is bookended between 2 weekends, allowing 4 days of travel time
New Business: Call for Executive Nominations
Both the Membership and Events positions are open
Andy Jones
The 1953 Austin Healey 100 special test car proto type, which was badly damaged at Le Mans in 1955, recently sold for $843,000 pounds and was purchased by a Swiss collector to be restored in Australia
Next Meeting Wednesday Feb 8 @ 7pm
Marina Side Grill, North Vancouver
Meeting adjourned
Minutes Jan Meeting cont’d
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This article appeared in last months issue of Wings. The article mentions that the car t was involved in a
rear end collision with a Mercedes Benz at Lemans, which went on the catapult itself into the crowd re-
sulting in the death of the driver plus 83 race spectators. The scope of the damage to the Healey was not
mentioned however Andy Jones took photos of photographs taken by a relative who was at the (cont.
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In the pits before the fateful crash.
1. Click here for a video of the crash.
2. Theater news clip of that day
next page) race. One of these photos shows the extent of the damage to the Healey. After a year’s im-
poundment by French authorities, the car was returned to Donald Healey Motors. The car was rebuilt by
Healey and resold. It was raced for many years and went into retirement until it was brought out of stor-
age and sold at auction. It is rumored that the car, after being bought by a Swiss Healey lover, is being
sent to Australia for a total restoration to reflect if's race glory.
This photo clearly shows the extent of the damage. If this car exhibited this much damage in todays
world, an insurance company would have written it off as a total wreck. Fortunately Donald Healey Motors
rebuilt the car and as a result, we have a reminder of that tragic day in 1955.
Photo courtesy of Andy Jones
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The AHOABC is hosting RENDEZVOUS 2012 to be held from Monday June 25th through Friday
June 29th at Tigh Na Mara near Parksville B.C. on Vancouver Island.
This will be a fun filled week that is near to home and everyone can enjoy. Plan on making a holi-
day week of it.
TOURS
OLDE ENGLISH PUB
COSY CABINS
MINERAL BATH & SPA
BEAUTIFUL BEACH
SEA SIDE/VIEW suites
Go to www.healeyrendezvous.com and see what Rendezvous has to offer.
Questions??? - [email protected]
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Cont’d next page
Service Shop is a selection of questions, answers
and comments to problems and issues concerning
the Austin Healey, raised on the Healey List off the
Internet, and other sources.
Bogus Heritage Certificates
The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) has warned that fake Heritage Certificates affecting the “high value” Mini Cooper 'S' and Austin-Healey 100M have been uncovered.
Produced by the Heritage Motor Centre, Heritage Certifi-cates list all the information recorded by the factory when the car was built and the date of build itself.
The existence of forged certificates came to light after a potential buyer checked the authenticity of an Austin-Healey that was located in Indonesia.
Richard Bacchus, from the BMIHT, said: “Luckily the po-tential purchaser [of the factory-built 100M] then contacted us to check that the Heritage Certificate and the details it contained were legitimate, and we soon discovered it was not.
“The appearance of the document was very convincing right down to the signature and BMIHT seal, but we could quickly tell it was a forgery because the information it listed was entirely bogus."
A Heritage Certificate’s authenticity can be checked against a vehicle’s chassis number and records held by the BMIHT, by contacting Bacchus on +44 (0) 1926 645076 or by e-mailing [email protected].
Russell Campbell|
What Spark Plugs do I use for my Austin Healey
Jim Hockert
This question seems to come around every couple of
years and was recently bantered about on the AH
email chat line. The answer to the question is pretty
straight forward but having a little background on
spark plug design helps in that final decision.
The factory recommendation for the six cylinder en-
gine was a Champion UN12Y. For the four cylinder
engines the factory specified NA8 for all production
cars and for the Le Mans and 100S, NA10. What are
those numbers, you ask? And what is the modern
equivalent or replacement? Should I use a hotter/
colder plug? Different brand?
Spark Plug Basics
Heat Range
For Champion, lower numbers are colder plugs. For
NGK, higher numbers are colder plugs. A colder plug
is designed to have a better ability to transfer heat to
the cylinder head and thus, the waster jacket of the
engine in order to cool itself. When combustion cham-
bers produce more power, the result is higher temper-
atures, so, the need for a colder spark plug.
Since most AH owners are constantly striving to find
more power out of the engines, you should expect
higher temperatures when you are successful in your
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quest for more HP. Spark plugs
have an operating range in which
they are happy and efficient. That range is a low of
500° C. and an high of 900°C. If the plug is subjected
to continuous operating temperatures approaching
900° C, plug failure will follow. Failure includes 1)
burning away either the center or side electrode, thus
increasing and destroying the plug's gap, and 2)
cracking or pulverizing of the ceramic insulation. Time
to switch to a colder plug.
On the other hand, if the plug is too cold, the spark
plug may not ever warm to a minimum of 500°C. Why
must it get this warm? A spark plug must operate at its
"self-cleaning temperature". The is the temperature
range within which the plug will burn off excess oil,
soot and other hydrocarbons. Usually this occurs at
high engine or vehicle speeds. Thus the term "blowing
out the carbon" and keeping the car in "Italian tune".
The self-cleaning temperature allows the plug to burn
off carbon deposits accumulated at lower speed and
idle conditions. If the plug is too cold you may not be
able to self clean even at very high revs. Result - you
will have fouled spark plug problems
Spark Plug Gap
Yes, it is important (I know you did not want to go to
the trouble to gap the plugs). The amount of the gap
that the design engineers specify for a given engine/
cylinder head is determined in relation to the voltage
that your system has available to the spark plug and
the design of the electrode. With an electrical system
that is working properly and if all other variables are
equal, a more powerful spark will create higher cylin-
der pressure which will create more power. The power
of a spark is determined by its voltage (more voltage =
more powerful spark).
As I said, if all other variables are equal (variables
such as compression ratio, air/fuel ratio, chamber de-
sign, chamber size, valve size, intake runner volume,
etc.), the amount of voltage required to initiate a spark
across the gap of a given type of spark plug is deter-
mined by the plug gap. A smaller plug gap requires
less voltage to jump across the gap and a larger plug
gap requires more voltage to jump across the gap.
One way to reduce the amount of voltage required to
fire across the gap of a spark plug is by increasing the
number of sharp edges from which the spark can arc.
This concept is the basis for racing spark plugs that
offer several different types of center and side elec-
trodes such as a "cut back" ground (or side) electrode
that does not project over the center electrode. This
provides more sharp edges and exposes more area to
spark. Another example is the SplitFire™ plugs. A dif-
ferent manner of increasing the spark with equal volt-
age is the use of an electrode material that is a more
efficient conductor than the standard steel material
(like platinum). There is a drawback to these types of
spark plugs, however. They will produce a less power-
ful spark than a standard spark plug will at the same
gap. The spark is distributed over more area so it is
weaker in each spot. In order to take advantage of this
type of plug, your system really needs more voltage. If
your ignition system is stock, you will not likely see an
advantage from this type of spark plug. You are more
likely to feel a drop in power.
The proper gap for the factory ignition system is 0.032"
to 0.035". If you must use platinum plugs the gap
should be increased to .039 to .044 as this will offset
the distributive effect described above. But remember
you system may not be able to efficiently ionize this
gap.
Some companies, notably NGK, use a smaller diame-
ter center electrode sometimes known as a "fine wire"
spark plug. The smaller diameter center electrode has
the effect of passing a stronger spark with a given volt-
age.
Choosing a Spark Plug
So what do you choose?
Well, if you are con-
cours, use the original
spark plugs. If your car’s
engine is essentially set
up the way that it left the
factory, use the factory
recommended plugs. If
you have added power
improvements to your car (higher compression ratio,
Spark Plugs Cont’d
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more cam, more carbs, electronic
ignition, multi-spark discharge,
more powerful coil), consider stepping up to the next
colder heat range. Added real power? Move two steps
colder. Then, read the plugs after 100 miles, 500 miles
and 1,000 miles. If the plugs are fouling or coated with
carbon, move back to the next hotter plug. If the ceram-
ic is cracked or chalky or if either of the electrodes is
burning away (the gap has increased) go colder.
Now the Crossover Chart
Type NGK Autolite Champion Bosch
Original Equipment
BPR5ES 935, 945 RN12YC WR 9DC
Six Cylinder or 2585, 3207 RN11YC WR 8DC
Original Equipment
100** BP6ES 3464 NA8*, N5C W 7DC
100 M** BP8ES 2614 NA10*, N3C W 8DC
100S** BP8ES 2614 NA10*, N3C W 8DC
Racing Application
B7ECS 4054 RN7YC4 W 5CP Or BPRC8EVX N3C
W 4DP
Next Colder than Original BR6ECS 3464 RN9YC W 7D
Next Hotter than Original GR4 4055 RN14YC W 10DC
*Champion no longer makes NA8 and NA10; these are
the modern equivalents.
**These plugs seem to be reversed as the 100M and
100S should require the colder plug. Champion re-
versed their numbering system sometime in the last 45
years. N3C is colder than N5C. NA10 is colder than
NA8.
Spark Plugs, Cont’d
Not Cheap - Just Practical
Four old retired guys are walking down a street in
Yuma, Arizona...
They turned a corner and see a sign that says, 'Old
Timers Bar - ALL drinks 10 cents'.
They look at each other, and then go in, thinking this
is too good to be true.
The old bartender says in a voice that carries across
the room, "Come on in and let me pour one for you!
What'll it be, Gentlemen?"
There seemed to be a fully-stocked bar, so each of
the men ordered a martini.
n short order, the bartender serves up four
iced martinis...shaken, not stirred, and says, "That'll
be 10 cents each, please."
The four men stare at the bartender for a moment.
Then look at each other.
They can't believe their good luck. They pay the 40
cents, finish their martinis, and order another round.
Again, four excellent martinis are produced with the
bartender again saying, "That's 40 cents, please."
They pay the 40 cents, but their curiosity is more
than they can stand. They have each had two marti-
nis and so far they have spent less than a dollar.
Finally one of the men says, "How can you afford to
serve martinis as good as these for a dime a piece?"
"I'm a retired tailor from Phoenix," the bartender said,
and I always wanted to own a bar. Last year I hit the
Lottery jackpot for $125 million and decided to open
this place. Every drink costs a dime...wine, liquor,
beer, it's all the same."
"Wow!!!! That's quite a story," says one of the men.
The four of them sipped at their martinis and couldn't
help but notice seven other people at the end of the
bar who didn't have drinks in front of them, and had-
n't ordered anything the whole time they were there.
One man gestures at the seven at the end of the bar
without drinks and asks the bartender, "What's with
them?"
The bartender says, "Oh, they're all old retired guys
from Canada. They're waiting for Happy Hour when
drinks are half price."
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The Laws of……...
1. Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands be-come coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.
2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner. 3. Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act. 4. Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers. 6. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time). 7. Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water the telephone rings. 8. Law of Close Encounters - The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with. 9. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will. 10. Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach. 11.. Law of the Theater & Hockey Arena - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive last. They are the ones who will leave their seats several times to go for food, beer, or the toilet and who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangly legs or big bellies and stay to the bitter end of the performance. The aisle people also are very surly folk. 12. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do some-thing which will last until the coffee is cold. 13. Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are only 2 people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lock-ers. 14. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug. 15. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about. 16. Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they're ugly. 17. Oliver's Law of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet.
18. Wilson's Law of Commercial Marketing
Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you real-ly like, they will stop making it. 19. Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an ap-pointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better.. But don't make an appointment, and you'll stay sick
1. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off
into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, Who was that masked man? Invariably, someone would answer, I don't know, but he left this behind. What did he leave behind?________________.
2. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. .In early
1964, we all watched them on The _______________ Show.4
3. ' Get your kicks, __________________.'
4. 'The story you are about to see is true. The names
have been changed to _________________.'
5. 'In the jungle, the mighty jungle, _____________.'
6. After the Twist, The Mashed Potato, and the Wa-
tusi, we 'danced' under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the '_________.'
7. Nestle's makes the very best . .. ____________.'
8. Satchmo was America 's 'Ambassador of Good-
will.' Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was _________________.
09. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? _____
10 . Red Skeleton's hobo character was named
________and Red always ended his television show by saying, 'Good Night, and “________ ________.. '
11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War
did so by burning their______________.
12. The cute little car with the engine in the back
and the trunk in the front was called the VW. What other names did it go by? _________ &_____________.
13. In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about,
'the day the music died.' This was a tribute to ______
14. We can remember the first satellite placed into
orbit. The Russians did it. It was called “ _________”
15. One of the big fads of the late 50's and 60's was
a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist. It was called the ______________.
MEMORY TEST
Answers on page
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OOPS!
A blast from the past!
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CLASSIFIED ADS
- PARTS -
Austin Healey Parts
Four new tires mounted on Healey solid rims (make an offer)
Eight used tires mounted on wire wheels (very reasonable)
Many new and used parts from A-Z, fuel tanks, rads, seals, bearings, carbs, starters, rear ends,
transmissions, so on and so on you name it good chance it’s there.
No reasonable offer refused – clearing out the garage
Graham Mitchell phone (604) 820-1432
Please notify [email protected] if the item or car has been sold, located or is no longer wanted or for sale
-Six port AH3000 head- it’s a bare head that has been degreased and pressure tested. Tests OK $500
-Wind Wings-As new $60.00. Moss #240-150
Contact Neil Trelenberg e-mail – [email protected] phone – 604-274-7530 Cel – 604-838-7530
FOR SALE
WANTED
There classified ads are for the use of club members and are available at no charge. If you have items left over from There classified ads are for the use of club members and are available at no charge. If you have items left over from There classified ads are for the use of club members and are available at no charge. If you have items left over from
a restoration or parts from another car are whatever, and are wondering what to do with them, put them up for sale a restoration or parts from another car are whatever, and are wondering what to do with them, put them up for sale a restoration or parts from another car are whatever, and are wondering what to do with them, put them up for sale
here. These ads have had a reasonable degree of success and probably help out other Healey owners as well as here. These ads have had a reasonable degree of success and probably help out other Healey owners as well as here. These ads have had a reasonable degree of success and probably help out other Healey owners as well as
yourself. All it takes is a description of the item or items and, for a better results, a photo or two of the item. Forward yourself. All it takes is a description of the item or items and, for a better results, a photo or two of the item. Forward yourself. All it takes is a description of the item or items and, for a better results, a photo or two of the item. Forward
them to : them to : them to : [email protected]@[email protected]
For Sale
Rear bumper 100/6 and 3000 needs to be re chromed $ 40.00 obo
Over riders ( pair ) 100/6 and 3000 need to be re chromed $ 10.00
Front bumper 100 BN2 original excellent cond. $ 450.00 firm
Front over riders 100 BN2 fair cond. $ 20.00 each
Intake manifold 3000 1 3/4 inch $ 100.00 obo
Also have other parts condition? horns, front steering, brake and suspension for 100/6 and 3000 cars.
No BJ8 parts - except where interchangeable with earlier models.
Contact Mike Long 604 764 7374 or email - [email protected]
WANTED : Aluminum rear shroud moldings/trim, restorable fenders, trunk lid. engine, transmission, radiator, oil pressure/temp
gauge, Austin Healey Shroud badge- all for a low budget restoration. Contact Kenny at [email protected] or call 604 985 1825
WANTED: Austin Healey 100 4 Cylinder Engine Running or Not.
Contact Kenny at [email protected] or call (604)985-1825.
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AUSTIN HEALEY ENGINE FOR SALE
Professionally rebuilt 100/6 (2600cc) engine ready to go complete with carburettors, oil filter,
distributor, manifolds, balanced and painted. Asking price $8500.00 OBO.
Contact Graham: 604-820-1432 [email protected]
Adrian trying on his new from the UK -Goodwood coveralls. QUESTION: What do you think he is trying to look
like? (a) Goodwood Official (b) Garbage man (c) Handsome and debonair sports car driver, (d) Jiffy Lube em-
ployee with a special this week on oil changes. (e) A wise and very knowledgeable british sports car mechanic.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Cars for sale
For Sale
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 MkIII Phase2
$59,000
I am helping a friend selling her car after her husband passed away, it is a completely restored 1967 Austin Hea-ley 3000 BJ8 MkIII
The deceased owner, Mike Finlayson, was a past member of the AHOABC. The car is located in Edmonton. I have all the documentation, records of repair and all other information
(meticulous records were left by the Mike). The car was appraised for $65,000 (appraisal report available). We are asking $59,000.
A British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, which gives a build date of March 1967, is included. If you are interested, or any person that you know is, please contact me by e-mail or telephone:
Renee Bezemer - 780-434-6605 or [email protected] - to arrange an appointment to view. Your help is greatly appreciated,
***For Sale by appointment only*** Location – Edmonton, Alberta.
This car is a well maintained and cared for, Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 MkIII Phase2. This vehicle is a testament
to the care given it by Mike. There is a very comprehensive and detailed list of work completed, appraisals and
associated receipts dating back to the purchase of the vehicle in 1994. They are available upon request for your
viewing.
Serial No: HBJ8L40999 Mileage: 104,698 Exterior: Healey Blue Interior: Blue
The Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III Phase II was the final and ultimate model in a long run of successful sports
cars, starting with the 100-4 of 1953. The MK III was produced from 1954 to 1967 and featured end-of-the-line
upgrades such as a 150bhp engine, power brakes, trailing arm rear suspension and revised interior with walnut
veneered dashboard. Today, this model is the one of the most sought after of the production cars and is arguably
the fastest, safest and most comfortable “Big Healey”, as they are one of the most valuable of the marque.
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4th Annual Spring Thaw
Hello to our Classic Car Friends and Family! As we prepare the fourth Spring Thaw we're struck by how a crazy little driving event has given us so many new and close friends. Talking with some of you this fall, we've also come to realize that tucking away our classics for the winter brings up the important questions we all want to know. Here at the CCA office Warwick's asking "what crazy project is Dave going put in the garage next?", while Dave is asking "will Warwick notice if I move the Mini out to make more space?" ...based on our emails the past two weeks, the rest of you have far more interesting questions, such as "when is the Spring Thaw next year, and when will the entries be opened!?!" Start scouring the parts catalogs...make your list of things you need to do while you can still remem-ber them...and mark your calendars! The Spring Thaw is going to be April 27-29th 2012! More importantly, however, you're going to want to mark your calendar for December 5th, 2011. That's the day were going to release the applications and supplementary regulations. This year we're going to go back to the "first come, first serve" style of entry, but we're giving you guys the early notice. The entry fee price will remain the same and cheques will be post-dated for January 9th. We've got a few changes in the works for this year, most notably we're going to both start and finish in Hope B.C.! That's right, year number four will see route design number four. We're committed to bringing you some fantastic roads, great friends, amazing cars and probably a rust bucket or two. In short, it will be a fantastic Classic Car Adventure! Lets try and keep the engine parts inside the en-gine this time, okay? Thinking about preparing for the Spring Thaw, Dave wrote a few words of wisdom for you...that just ended up being far too long for this email. As such, we've moved it over onto a new post on the Classic Car Adventure Website. Here you'll find Dave exploring the answers to such philosophical questions as "Where did all the parts go?" and "Why doesn't this fit?". The second part of the piece, which will be posted tonight, explores much needed advice for those of you working on a project car in anticipation of making next year's Spring Thaw. You won't want to miss the savvy advice, includ-ing the most popular gem in our CCA offices "The Harrison Rule". Please be sure to check with your friends and family who have joined us on previous Spring Thaw Adventures and confirm they've received our email. We'd hate for someone to be missed! As al-ways the Spring Thaw will open with 50 available spaces, with an additional 10 spots opened up the moment we have confirmation on meal and accommodation spaces. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving, a Happy Holidays...and of course sweet dreams of Classic Car Adventures. Your team,
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2012 EVENTS
Date Event
Feb 8th February Meeting Wed. Feb 8th - 7:00pm
Marinaside Grill,
TBA March Meeting
TBA April Meeting
April 27th - 29th Spring Thaw 2012 - see Wings for Details
May 19th Saturday ABFM Van Dusen Gardens
May 19th May Meeting and Annual BBQ at Mike Longs
May 26th or 27th Anglo Italian (and anyone else)BBQ at the Percivals
June 25 - June 29th Rendezvous 2012 - Tigh Na Mara - Vancouver Island
TBA July Meeting
TBA August Meeting
TBA September Meeting
TBA October Meeting
October 5th & 6th North West Meet, Silverton Oregon
TBA November Meeting
TBA December Meeting, AGM and Christmas Party
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NEXT MEETING
UPCOMING EVENTS OF NOTE
4th Annual Spring Thaw
The Spring Thaw is scheduled for April 27-29th 2012!
Details on page 18
February meeting - Wednesday, Feb 8th- 7:00pm
Marinaside Grill North Vancouver
Rendezvous 2012 at Parksville B.C.
Registration is open for Rendezvous 2012. This event is being sponsored by our club. Your organ-
izing committee had chosen Tigh Na Mara Resort at Parksville on Vancouver Island as the venue.
This location is different than any other Rendezvous site that the event has been held at in the pre-
ceding decade. It offers varying types of accommodation from hotel like studio rooms to log cabins
to seaside condo like suites all set in a treed woods like environment. All events, other than typical
offsite activities such as driving tours and special events, will be held on site. There is a very old
English style pub within walking distance as well as the resort restaurants and cafes. Swimming
pools, spas nearby parks tennis and other activities are all available as well as a wonderful beach.
The accommodation package is a “run of the house” style with 2 rates covering all types of units.
Obviously, first come means best pick of available facilities.
We are currently laying out the plans for the week and some noteworthy tours are planned.
A booking code is required to reserve a room. The booking code is obtained upon registration for
Rendezvous.
Registration is made easy with a dedicated website and your choice of an online registration or a
mail in / email registration form. Regalia items may be purchased, again using the on line ordering
form and including the total in with your registration.
We look forward to seeing a good club representation for this event so mark your calendars now…
June 25 to June 29th. Make it a holiday. Treat yourself to the best that B.C. has to offer.
Please go to www.healeyrendezvous.com